Clonmel Thread

Vizzy wrote: »

Xenophile, I was one of the many people who enjoyed this area(the Wildies !!) for about 20years .I lived locally and I would say that I was out there 2 days out of every week as a youngster and even more frequently when I started training dogs in my 20's.
A beautiful spot.
However, what Snipey says above is completely true. I drove in to the lake/pond on Sunday with the intention of walking the dogs and was met with 2 guys on scramblers(one was about 10 years of age) and the amount of glass and general detritus that was in the area was appalling.
You may not agree with Snipey or me, but that does not mean what we say is untrue.

If you feel that way about it, and I don't, I propose you start a campaign with your local politicians to "Take Back The Wilderness"

WayneScott wrote: »

where is the pond.

Coming from Tesco turn left at the next round about , this is the Carrigeen Roundabout ..................drive straight up for a few hundred meters and you will see it on your right almost opposite the new County Council Recycling Centre and offices.

Interesting to note that is a fresh water pond fed by springs, this fresh water stream is now underground and passes through Silversprings on it's way to the Suir. The older generation would have known and played and caught brickeens in it, it was known as "The Frenchman's Stream"

Xenophile wrote: »

The older generation would have known and played and caught brickeens in it, it was known as "The Frenchman's Stream"

I resent this statement ! ( Even though it is correct. )

Xenophile wrote: »

If you feel that way about it, and I don't, I propose you start a campaign with your local politicians to "Take Back The Wilderness"

You are a great man for the campaigns Xenophile !
Why would I want the politicians to claim it back, from reading your description of it there is nothing to fear in the early morning or up to lunchtime.
Unfortunately though, the facts don't bear it out.
Have you noticed that the wildlife has diminished significantly over the last few years, particularly around the pond ?
Have you seen otters there recently ?Kingfishers ?
The Great Crested Tit has all but disappeared in the area as well. It used to be full of them back a few years ago.

dahat,I won't condemn the place out of hand so my advice to you is to take a walk up there without the dog(s) and see what you think and you can make up your own mind from there.

Vizzy wrote: »

You are a great man for the campaigns Xenophile !
Why would I want the politicians to claim it back, from reading your description of it there is nothing to fear in the early morning or up to lunchtime.
Unfortunately though, the facts don't bear it out.
Have you noticed that the wildlife has diminished significantly over the last few years, particularly around the pond ?
Have you seen otters there recently ?Kingfishers ?
The Great Crested Tit has all but disappeared in the area as well. It used to be full of them back a few years ago.

dahat,I won't condemn the place out of hand so my advice to you is to take a walk up there without the dog(s) and see what you think and you can make up your own mind from there.

so long as someone else starts them. Xenophile gives the impression of someone who likes to make some social or political changes but does not want to upset the powers that be. so he tries to get others to raise the issues and do the work.

dahat wrote: »

The path went on a bit but it was messy so tomorrow i will wander there again with dogs and wellies...

There is quite abit of litter in parts,empty cans and the like but that wouldn't bother me too much it just looks bad.

Good that this amenity area is now being highlighted, it has far too much potential to be ignored.

My guess is that the area is owned by CIE. But could be wrong about this.

We elect local politicians to take an interest in items such as this.

No doubt that drinking parties go on up there late at night when the weather is fine.

I need some hot food catering for 100 people for a function in Clonmel - Supermacs are looking for €390 for goujons, cocktail sausages and wedges.

Any other suggestions for similar food for cheaper?

Ms. Ellie's do party food as well, and Pork and Bacon in Irishtown are good.

There is a lady from Newcastle (Eileen Condon)who will do all sorts of hot and cold, if required,food.
Sausages, goujons, black & white pud , sandwiches, buns & cakes.
She will deliver as well.

Sorry but I don't have a number though but she should be easily found.

Vizzy wrote: »

There is a lady from Newcastle (Eileen Condon)who will do all sorts of hot and cold, if required,food.
Sausages, goujons, black & white pud , sandwiches, buns & cakes.
She will deliver as well.

Sorry but I don't have a number though but she should be easily found.

Will do a bit of research!

Vizzy wrote: »

I have her number in work and I will PM it to you on Monday (if I don't forget).

Not related/connected to Eileen in any way but she really is very good and very cheap.

Fantastic, I appreciate that. She's not easy to find on google

I'll remind you

foyle wrote: »

was in there earlier......had their party menu up= food for 40-50 people for 100 and for 60-70 people for 150 !!!

Their pricing makes no sense, 2 X 50 people would be cheaper

opticalillusion wrote: »

I need some hot food catering for 100 people for a function in Clonmel - Supermacs are looking for €390 for goujons, cocktail sausages and wedges.

Any other suggestions for similar food for cheaper?

try celebrations party caters their located at planet playground clonmel was at a party recently and they did the food have to say it was excellent, they make their own battered goujons aswell not the usual processed crap you get in most places don't know their prices but can vouch for the food

Hi folks,

I am looking to refurbish an old apartment in the town, its a fairly extensive job.
Does anyone have a recommendation of a builder to do that sort of stuff ?
I will be looking for quotes etc to begin with.

Thanks
Rob